velocidade processual

[ve-lo-si-DA-de pro-se-SU-al]
nounfemininepl: velocidades processuais
procedural speed; speed of judicial proceedings
1. The principle and practice of ensuring that legal proceedings move forward expeditiously without unnecessary delays, while maintaining due process and fairness
The judge emphasized the importance of procedural speed to resolve the case within a reasonable timeframe.
O juiz enfatizou a importância da velocidade processual para resolver o caso em prazo razoável.
2. A fundamental right in many legal systems guaranteeing that judicial processes are conducted with reasonable celerity
Velocidade processual is a constitutional guarantee in Brazil ensuring citizens receive timely justice.
A velocidade processual é uma garantia constitucional no Brasil assegurando que os cidadãos recebam justiça em tempo oportuno.
3. The efficiency and promptness with which courts handle cases from filing to final judgment
The court system's commitment to velocidade processual has reduced case backlogs significantly.
O compromisso do sistema judiciário com a velocidade processual reduziu significativamente o acúmulo de processos.
In Brazil, 'velocidade processual' is constitutionally protected as part of the right to due process (artigo 5º, inciso LXXVIII of the Federal Constitution). It reflects the judicial system's commitment to reducing case backlogs and court delays, which have historically been problematic in Brazilian courts. The concept is central to discussions about judicial reform and access to justice in Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
celeridade processualrapidez processualeficiência processualpresteza judiciária
Antonyms / Antônimos
morosidade processuallentidão processualatraso judicial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
velocidade processual
Standard term used throughout Brazil in legal and judicial contexts
São Paulo
velocidade processual
Commonly used in commercial litigation and business courts (Tribunais de Justiça)
Rio de Janeiro
velocidade processual
Standard usage in state and federal courts
Portugal
celeridade processual / rapidez processual
Portuguese equivalent; 'velocidade processual' less commonly used in Portugal

Related Words

devido processo legalacesso à justiçatutela jurisdicionaldireitos fundamentaisprocesso civilCódigo de Processo Civil

Related Idioms & Phrases

garantir a velocidade processual
assegurar a velocidade processual
comprometer com a velocidade processual
direito à velocidade processual
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